All Things Policy
Takshashila Institution
Ever wondered how automation will change the world? Maybe you puzzle over what India could do to ease traffic congestion, or how China's aircraft carriers will transform Indian Ocean geopolitics? All Things Policy, a daily podcast brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, brings you all the answers. Every weekday, our researchers break down complex economic and geopolitical ideas through the lens of current events. For everyone from the busy executive to the curious student, All Things Policy is all you'll need to understand the world (and appreciate your breakfast) better.
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Mar 17, 2021 • 24min
Ep. 535: The Missiles of Lady Liberty
The US military’s Indo-Pacific Command is seeking additional funding to strengthen the US security umbrella in the region under the Pacific Deterrence Initiative(PDI). The funding will partly go towards building a network of precision
Mar 16, 2021 • 53min
Ep. 534: Safe Water for Big Cities
As we record this episode, residents in East Delhi are facing an acute water shortage. The shortages come soon after the Delhi Government went to the Supreme Court against the state of Haryana, highlighting the increasingly polluted
Mar 15, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 533: Will the Internet FLoC to Google’s Standards?
In early March, Google announced that it would not support alternatives to third-party cookies to track user behaviour at an individual level. It will also begin public tests for FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts), its proposed standard to target ads
Mar 12, 2021 • 21min
Ep. 532: Peace for Afghanistan?
A draft agreement proposed by the US to “jump-start” the peace talks in Afghanistan envisages the formation of a transition government with the Taliban. Anand Arni talks to Suyash Desai about the proposal and what it portends for the Afghan people.
Mar 11, 2021 • 28min
Ep. 531: Does the Government Spend as Promised?
Does the government's demand for funds actually match the outcomes it has promised?
Mar 10, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 530: What’s China Planning in 2021?
China’s Two Sessions prioritised the roadmap for the country’s 14th Five Year Plan and flagged areas of development to achieve sustainable growth and lead innovation in the future. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai discuss the NPC’s
Mar 9, 2021 • 45min
Ep. 529: Fixing Mumbai's Air Pollution
Mumbai, one of the most densely populated cities, is reeling under growing levels of air pollution. Compared to 27 other cities globally, Mumbai bears some of the highest costs as a percentage of the GDP because of air pollution-related health effects.
Mar 8, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 528: The Long Arm of the Law Crosses Borders
Electronic evidence has become an integral part of criminal investigations. This often requires access to data stored in other jurisdictions. What processes are in place in India today to make this happen? How are other countries approaching
Mar 5, 2021 • 32min
Ep. 527: Northern Sea Route - A New Dawn for Russia?
The Russian LNG carrier Christoph De Margerie’s latest voyage along the NSR is being seen as a watershed. Is Moscow’s dream of year-round access to the NSR closer to reality than previously thought?
Mar 4, 2021 • 32min
Ep. 526: Citizen Science - A Solution to Fake Information?
The COVID-19 pandemic brought along with it increased transmission of disinformation as well. Can 'citizen science' offer solutions?
